Pilot Knob, MO · standard
ZIP Code 63663
Iron County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 723
- 402/sq mi High-density area
- $44,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $108,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pilot Knob pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 402
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63663 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 63663 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri, home to just 723 residents across 1.8 square miles, a density of 402 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 63663 reports a modest median household income of $44,750 (33% below the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,675. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $108,500 (43% below the average Missouri ZIP), and median rent is $660; owner occupancy is 53.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Iron County, so 63663 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 63663
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pilot Knob, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63663.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63663, Pilot Knob, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
723
Population
1.8
Area (sq mi)
402
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 63663?
47.4
Median Age
43.0%
Male
57.0%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$44,750
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$24,675
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 63663 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Pilot Knob, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$44,750 13th percentile higher than 13% of 948 Missouri ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Missouri ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
357housing units
357
Total Housing Units
326
Occupied Units
31
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$108,500
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$660
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 63663, employing approximately 278 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,669,000.
24
Businesses
278
Employees
$11.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 12.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 63663 vs 63650 →
ZIP 63663 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63650
Ironton (63650)
4,401 residents
- 63624
Bismarck (63624)
3,757 residents
- 63637 1,329
Doe Run (63637)
1,329 residents
- 63621 1,228
Arcadia (63621)
1,228 residents
- 63631 849
Caledonia (63631)
849 residents
- 63663 723
Pilot Knob (63663)
723 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63663 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 63663 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 63621
Arcadia (63621)
$87,825 median income
- 63631
Caledonia (63631)
$74,211 median income
- 63637
Doe Run (63637)
$54,926 median income
- 63650
Ironton (63650)
$50,183 median income
- 63663
Pilot Knob (63663)
$44,750 median income
- 63624
Bismarck (63624)
$41,984 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 63663 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 63663, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 63663 in?
ZIP code 63663 (Pilot Knob) is located in Iron County, Missouri. Iron County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iron-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63663?
ZIP code 63663 in Pilot Knob, MO has a population of 723 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63663?
The median household income in ZIP 63663 is $44,750, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63663?
The median home value in ZIP 63663 is $108,500, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63663?
The largest racial group in ZIP 63663 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63663?
ZIP code 63663 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 278 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63663?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63663 are: Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63663?
In ZIP code 63663, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63663?
In ZIP code 63663, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63663?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63663 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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